Job overview
This post is a fixed term post for 12 months to support the newly renovated department ofNuclear Medicine and the imaging and DXA teams at Singleton Hospital, in Swansea.
If you wish to be offered on a secondment basis, you will need to have gained your line managers approval for the secondment prior to going to interview.
If you are a Swansea Bay University Health Board employee this post will can be offered on a secondment basis, and you will need to have gained your line managers approval for the secondment prior to going to interview.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our skilled and dedicated Nuclear Medicine team. Ideally, you will have a level 4 science qualification (HNC/NVQ) or equivalent experience or be a BSc student or graduate from a Science Degree.
The Nuclear Medicine Service based at Singleton Hospital comprises a purpose-built Radiopharmacy, an extensive Bone Densitometry (DXA) service, two dual-head SPECT gamma-cameras providing for a busy imaging service and a mobile PET/CT service. We provide radiopharmaceuticals and scientific support to five gamma cameras currently.
We are looking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant Practitioner at Band 4 level on a part-time basis (4 days per week). The Healthcare Science Assistant Practitioner will be expected to provide technical support across the full range of Nuclear Medicine Services, but in particular to the imaging section.
Main duties of the job
Nuclear Medicine at Singleton is a friendly and progressive service. The Department is accredited by IPEM for training and has links to Swansea University through research and formal academic teaching. Continuing professional development of all staff is encouraged and supported. Full training will be provided to suitable candidates. Main duties of the post-holder will include:
Patient cannulation;
Patient catheterisation;
Preparing and escorting patients for scanning;
Data entry in clinical systems and databases;
Relaying important information to patients, family and other service users in adequate terms and standards that ensure cooperation and effective communication;
Dealing with complex and heavy machinery and equipment.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
1. Handling Members of the Public
Desirable criteria
2. NHS working
3. Medical Terminology
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
4. Educated to Vocational Qualification Level 3 or equivalent level plus additional theoretical or applied training in specific discipline to diploma equivalent level
Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
5. Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
6. Ability to communicate information to colleagues and manufacturers/suppliers
7. Competent in the use of databases, spreadsheets and word processing
8. Working Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
9. Self Motivated and enthusiastic
Desirable criteria
10. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
11. Manual Handling skills/Healthcare computer systems/Health and Safety at Work
12. Desire to develop knowledge through CPD
13. Be able to travel to other sites
Other Essential Criteria
Essential criteria
14. Able to work hours flexibly
15. Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check (if required for post)
16. Ability to get on with colleagues and other professional staff
17. Ability to work alone or as part of a team
18. Ability to deal sympathetically with patients and their relatives
19. Good general communication skills
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable